How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Jose cost?

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to San Jose starts at US$261. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to San Jose?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and San Jose is around 3d 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4027 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and San Jose?

The number of buses from Philadelphia to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to San Jose?

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose?

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and San Jose leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

Bus Philadelphia to San Jose from US$261 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Philadelphia to San Jose on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	19:25	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	19:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	19:25	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	3d 13h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	20:00	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 12h	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$261, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3d 10hAverage duration

4022 kmDistance

101kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$261 - US$397	Average duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$1 910 - US$1 910	Average duration4d 7h	CO₂ emissions 366kg CO₂e

Bus Philadelphia, PA to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$346

Average bus trip duration3d 10h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure01:50

Distance4022 km

Latest bus departure22:30

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 176 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Philadelphia to San Jose Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and San Jose?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - San Jose, US

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Jose cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to San Jose starts at US$261. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to San Jose?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and San Jose is around 3d 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4027 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and San Jose?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to San Jose?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and San Jose leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Philadelphia to San Jose.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to San Jose will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to San Jose, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3d 10h	Avg priceUS$346	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4d 7h	Avg priceUS$1 910	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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